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Folic Acid & Pregnancy

Folic Acid and Pregnancy Has your Midwife told you that too much Folic Acid has been linked to tongue tie? Has your Doctor told you to go and buy Folic Acid and take it when you are pregnant? Some people cannot metabolize folic acid and it builds up in their system.  I remember a patient […]

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Probiotics and Depression

A recent randomised placebo-controlled study has found adults diagnosed with both                  irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and mild to moderate depression or  anxiety found have shown great results using the probiotic Bifidobacterium longum NCC3001 by providing them significant depression relief! Half of the participants received the probiotic while the other half received a placebo. At six […]

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What is Placentaphagia, and what are the benefits?

Placentaphagia             Is the ingestion of the placenta by the mother after birth The placenta is an amazing organ which allows your baby to feed grow  and even acts as a lung in utero. It produces  the hormones lactogen, oestrogen, progesterone. Benefits of Consuming the Placenta There is growing research into the benefits of placenta […]

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Triclosan in Toothpaste

Alters gut microbiome, increases antibiotic resistant bacteria in intestines Recent research finds triclosan in toothpaste may alter your gut microbiome and slowly increase the number of potentially antibiotic resistant bacteria in your intestines. Switching to a safer alternative may reduce your risk. Despite documented health risks, and a ban for use in antibacterial soap, you […]

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Fluoride Facts

Research links fluoridated water consumption to endocrine dysfunction, hypothyroidism, ADHD, and reduced IQ In QLD we use sodium fluorosilicate, which has not been tested for long term health effects, reproductive effects or carcinogenesis 97 percent of Western European countries do not fluoridate, and data show non-fluoridating countries have seen the exact same reduction in dental […]

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Remember to Measure Your Vitamin D

Remember to Measure Your Vitamin D Recent research found non smokers who avoid sun exposure have a life expectancy similar to smokers, courtesy of diminished vitamin D levels A certain amount of unprotected sun exposure is also necessary for optimal mitochondrial health.  Safe Sunning tips I recommend spending time in the sun regularly — ideally […]

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Reduce your risk of Sunburn with Astaxanthin, Your ‘Internal Sunscreen’

Reduce Your Risk of   S U N B U R N with Astaxanthin, Your ‘Internal Sunscreen’ Sunburn is an inflammatory process and, it’s one of the primary risk factors of skin cancer. Aside from paying careful attention to covering up before you get burned, you can reduce your risk of   sunburn by taking an Astaxanthin supplement. […]

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Infections during Pregnancy May raise Autism Risk

Infections During Pregnancy  May Raise Autism Risk New evidence suggests that inflammation during pregnancy may affect the brain of a developing fetus Recent studies highlight the danger of stimulating the immune system of a pregnant woman. Women with active genital herpes infections during the early stage of pregnancy were twice as likely to give birth […]

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Improving Eye Health with the Sun

Improving Eye Health with the S U N Ultraviolet (UV) light is also important for eye health, and has been shown to prevent shortsightedness.  This is one of the many reasons why it is best to avoid using sunglasses when outside.        

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When Motherhood leads to Depression

When Motherhood Leads to Depression Up to 22 % of women may suffer from depression during their first year postpartum, but recognition and treatment rates are low Increase your Omega 3 intake. A study has shown that insufficient  dietary intake of omega-3s may increase a woman’s risk of postpartum depression Exercise is known to help […]

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